Slide-2 - Elect Maintenance

Electrical Maintenance
And Its Relationship to Safety

What is Electrical
Maintenance?
 It revolves around maintaining and
repairing electronic equipment used in large
facilities
 Facets of the work include testing, fixing
and replacing equipment in buildings
owned by corporations, government entities
and modern industrial plants.
 One essential ingredient is knowledge of the
National Electric Code, in addition to
familiarity with local codes.
 OSHA (Occupational Safety and Health Administration) and NFPA
(National Fire Protection Association) states that equipment
deterioration is normal, but equipment failure is not inevitable
 An effective electrical preventive maintenance program can reduce
accidents, save lives, and minimize
costly breakdowns and unplanned shutdowns of production equipment.
Why do we need
electrical
maintenance?
 Many lives and properties are lost due to fires and electrocution.
 Just because electrical appliances and equipment appears to be
functioning does not guarantee that there are no problems. It is often
only during electrical maintenance work that hidden problems become
apparent.
 Most of these fires and incidents of electrocution are attributed to “faulty
electrical wiring” and “lack of maintenance.
 Economic losses brought about by fires contribute to reduced
productivity and therefore affect the economy of the country.
Benefits of Electrical Maintenance
 Electrical Maintenance Can Save Lives
 Electrical Maintenance Protects Expensive Equipment
 Electrical Maintenance Reduce Energy Costs
“It can save lives, businesses/property because it may prevent

electrical problems deteriorating to such an extent that they
cause damage.”
Safety-Related case for Electrical
Maintenance.
 Dust, dirt, and other contaminants collect on equipment

 Vibration and Subsequent operations
 Heat and age
 Increased loads, motor starting surges, and power quality
ELECTRICAL HAZARDS
INDUSTRY | RESIDENTIAL | SCHOOLS
Improperly maintained equipment may expose workers to
any electrical hazards:
• Improperly maintained tools or flexible cord sets

(Extension Cord).
• Improperly maintained protective devices
(Circuit breakers or fuses).
• Improperly maintained connections.
• Improperly maintained switchgear, motor
control centers or panel boards.
A dangerous condition where an individual could make an electrical contact with an energized
equipment or a conductor which the person may sustain injury from it.
Organized and safe
Industry
•Poorly Installed and/or maintained electrical equipment
•Faulty Wiring
• Overloaded, overheated, or shortened outlets
•The use of flexible leads and extension cables (prone to damage)
•Using Equipment that is believed to be dead but is alive
•Incorrect use of replacement fuses
•Using Electrical Equipment near a source of water of with wet hands
Residential
•Frayed of worn electric cords
•Appliance plugs “Piggy Backed” on a single switch
•Electrical Appliances are used near water
•Extension cords being used instead of permanent indoor/ outdoor wiring
•Wet floors are present where electricity is used
•Electrical appliances that blow fuses, overheat, or spark heavily
Schools
•Overloaded circuits
•Power strips
•Extension Cords Electrical Panels
•Combustible decorations
•Worn or damaged cords
•Exposed Electrical wirings
ELECTRICAL HAZARDS INDUSTRY RESIDENTIAL SCHOOLS
IMPROPER GROUNDING 
EXPOSED ELECTRICAL   
PARTS
INADEQUATE WIRING  
OVERHEAD POWER LINES 
DAMAGED INSULATION  
OVERLOADED CIRCUITS  
WET CONDITIONS 
DAMAGED TOOLS AND 

EQUIPMENTS
Referrence:
• http://www.highspeedtraining.co.uk/hub/electrical-hazards-workplace/
• http://www.ncemcs.com/electricity/safety/hazards.htm
• http://www.chico.ca.us/fire/documents/hazards_int_he_classroom.pdf
• https://www.osha.gov/dte/grant_materials/fy08/sh-17792-08/electrical_english_r6.pdf
Electrical Preventive
Maintenance
What are proper electrical maintenance?
It is a process of:
 Inspecting
 Testing
 Analyzing
 Servicing
 Mitigating Risks Associated with Electrical
Systems and Equipment: With The Purpose of
Maintaining Safe Operations and Production By
Reducing or Eliminating System Interruptions or
Equipment Breakdown
 Electrical Systems Begin To Deteriorate Once They Are
Built / Installed
 Performance and Life Expectancy of Electrical Systems
Decline With Environmental Conditions, Overload
Conditions, and Excessive Duty Cycles
 Principal Reason For Electrical System Failure Is Failure
To Maintain
 Dependable Designs Require Maintenance To Keep Them
Dependable:
 The Risk of An Unscheduled Electrical Failure Can Be
Reduced By 66% With An Effective Preventative
Maintenance Program - (HSB 2010)
Statistics
 Improves Safety For Facility and Technicians:
Provides assurance that protective devices will
function safely clears fault conditions.
 Provides Higher Level of Reliability / Dependability:
Reduces Risk of Equipment / System Failure
 Strengthens Operational Learning / Training of
Electrical System
 Enables Equipment / System To Operate At Peak
Efficiency
 AssistsWithDiagnostic / Troubleshooting
 ControlsEquipmentRepair / Replacement Expenses
 Keep It Tight
1. Vibration, Expansion / Contraction of Components with
Load
2. Increases Contact Resistance, Produces Abnormal System
Reactions
3. Requires Exposure To Arc-Flash Hazard
4. Tighten To Manufacturers Recommendations
 Keep It Dry
1. Humidity, Condensation, Chemicals, Oils, Etc.
2. Accelerates Oxidation Process, Increases Contact
Resistance, Shorts Equipment
3. Lint-Free Rags
4. Cleaning Agent
 Keep It Clean
1. Dirt, Dust, Lint, Chemicals, Metallic Particles, Oils,
Etc.
2. Clogs Equipment Cooling Means, Creates Fire Hazards,
Increases Contact Resistance
3. Lint-Free Rags
4. Cleaning Agent
5. NEVER Use Compressed Air
6. Washable Filters Shall Be Dry Before Being Placed In
Service
 Keep It Friction Free
1. Prohibits Operation of Equipment, Increases AF
Hazard, Increases Contact Resistance
2. Non-Flammable, Non-Corrosive to Electrical
Materials
 Other Fundamentals – Cover All Holes / Unused
Penetrations
1. Arc-Flash Hazard from Falling Foreign Objects
2. Foreign Animals (Ants, Rats, Squirrels, Snakes,
etc.)
 Safety Practices
1. Generate detailed method of procedure
2. Qualified Personnel as Electrical System Coordinator (ESC)
3. Conduct Procedural Overview / Safety Meeting Prior to Work
4. All Procedural Tasks Shall Be Directed By The ESC
5. No Equipment Shall Be Energized or De-Energized Without ESC
Approval
6. No Equipment Covers Shall Be Removed Without ESC Approval
7. Mark All Equipment That Remains Energized and/or De-Energized
8. Utilize Proper Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)
Electrical Maintenance Safety
Signs and Symbols
 Electrical Equipment Signs
 Danger Main Switch Sign
 Danger Live Conductor
 Electrical Equipment Authorized Only Sign
 Overhead Power Line Signs
 Danger Power Lines Above Sign
 Keep Boom Away From Power Lines Sign
 Electrocution Hazard Keep Clear Sign
 Electrical Room Signs
 Electrical Room Authorized Only Sign
 Danger Switch room Authorized Only Sign
 High Voltage Electrical Room Sign
 Electrical Hazard Signs
 Electrical Hazard Authorized Only Sign
 Electrical Hazard Keep Out Sign
 Danger Electric Fence Sign
 Personal Protection Signs
 Stop PPE Required Beyond This Sign
 No Hard Hats No Work Sign
 Safety Awareness Signs
 Safety First Work Safely Sign
 Eye Protection Required Sign
 Safety First Watch Your Step Sign

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Electrical Maintenance

And Its Relationship to Safety

“It can save lives, businesses/property because it may prevent

 Dust, dirt, and other contaminants collect on equipment

• Improperly maintained tools or flexible cord sets

OVERHEAD POWER LINES 

DAMAGED TOOLS AND 

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